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Harwich Conservation Commission Reelects Ketchum as Chair, Advances Flood Regulations

HARWICH -- July 1, 2026, Harwich Conservation Commission reelects John Ketchum as chair and advances draft coastal flood rules. The commission voted 5-0 at its July 1 meeting to reappoint Ketchum for another year and named Rob vice chair by the same margin, completing the annual reorganization at the start

Harwich Select Board Dissolves Accessibility Committee, Seats Chair on School Formula Panel

HARWICH -- June 29, 2026, Harwich Select Board dissolves its accessibility committee and names its chair to a new regional school working group. The board voted unanimously Monday to disband the Harwich Accessibility Rights Committee after member Jim Handler, who serves as the town's ADA coordinator, reported the group

Harwich Real Estate Committee Reorganizes, Sets July Meeting to Reprioritize Land Acquisitions

HARWICH -- June 26, 2026, Harwich Real Estate and Open Space Committee reorganizes and charts land preservation strategy with new town administrator. The committee unanimously re-elected Dave Callahan as chair, Kathy Green as vice chair, and Carol Porter as clerk at its June 26 regular session, then spent the bulk

Harwich Charter Commission Hires Wellesley Law Firm to Review Draft Charter

HARWICH -- June 25, 2026, Harwich Charter Commission unanimously hires outside legal counsel and advances draft charter toward September deadline. The commission voted at its June 25 meeting to retain Wellesley-based Harrington Heath, capped at $15,000, to review the draft charter for compliance with Massachusetts General Law; firm partner

Harwich Board of Appeals Approves 60-Unit Affordable Housing Project on Queen Anne Road

HARWICH -- June 25, 2026, Harwich Board of Appeals unanimously approves 60-unit affordable housing complex on Queen Anne Road. The board voted 5-0 Thursday to approve a comprehensive permit for Penrose LLC and the Harwich Affordable Housing Trust to build 14 townhome-style buildings totaling 60 family rental units